Innovation Engineer - AI & Prototyping

HITRUST Services LLC•Frisco, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Innovation Engineer role focuses on rapid experimentation, prototype development, and applying emerging technologies such as generative AI. This position works directly with the Innovation Technology Principal to design, build, and test software prototypes that evaluate new ideas and technologies. This is not a traditional product engineering role. The Innovation team focuses on exploring ideas quickly, validating technical feasibility, and learning fast. Prototypes created by the team are intended to test concepts and gather feedback, not to serve as production systems. When a concept proves valuable, it transitions to product and engineering teams for full development. Candidates who enjoy turning rough ideas into working software within days tend to do well in this role. The ideal candidate is comfortable starting from a blank page, learning new technologies quickly, and translating loosely defined ideas into useful software. This role provides significant autonomy to experiment with technologies and approaches when exploring new ideas. This position is based in Frisco, Texas and follows a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Professional experience developing software applications
Experience with at least one modern programming language, such as Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, or similar
Experience building working applications end-to-end, including API, data layer, and user interface
Experience rapidly building prototypes or experimental systems to test new ideas
Ability to translate loosely defined ideas into functional technical solutions
Strong understanding of software development and architecture fundamentals

Nice To Haves

Experience developing solutions using generative AI or large language models
Familiarity with LLM APIs, retrieval systems, vector databases, or agent frameworks
Experience building modern web applications or API-driven services
Experience evaluating emerging technologies through hands-on experimentation
Exposure to cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or assurance-related workflows

Responsibilities

Develop functional software prototypes from early concepts or loosely defined problem statements
Collaborate closely with the Innovation Technology Principal on prototype design and architecture
Build working applications end-to-end, including API, data layer, and user interface
Iterate rapidly on prototypes based on stakeholder feedback
Integrate generative AI technologies into experimental software solutions
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess potential applications for HITRUST programs and tools
Run pilot programs with prototype solutions to collect user feedback
Conduct technical experiments and proof-of-concept implementations
Document prototype architecture, findings, and technical learnings
Collaborate with product and engineering teams when prototypes move toward production development
Travel may be required for internal meetings, innovation workshops, or collaboration with partners and stakeholders.